DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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“PERFECTION” 
REVOLVING 
ILtAAVTV AIGARDEN 
CPRCNKLCn & FOUNTAIN ! 
Dttveotions: Sorew on to hose so that the Sprink¬ 
ler will stand upright when the pin is placed in the 
sod. Turn on the water according to uie circle de- 
sL-ed to bo watered. 
PRICE, 61.25. 
Gaaramteed to do aa much as any Sprinkler made. 
The Perfection is warranted by the inventors to accomplish as much as any sprinkler in the market at the same 
pressure, and its superiority is shown by its simplicity, ease with which it can be cleared of any obstructions, effect¬ 
iveness while working in a strong wind ; also the circle watered can be reduced to any desired size, by turning the 
supply partly off. 
By its simple construction, it can be used on hill side or terrace. 
In connection Ivith a force pu up, it can be used with good effect in green-houses, hot-beds, &c. 
The bearings and working parts are made of brass, and it is complete in itself; has only to be screwed to the 
hose, and the pin stuck in the ground, to be used. 
LADIES’ FLORAL TOOLS. 
These Floral.Sets are now so universally known that they 
need, no description here. They have steadily increased in 
public favor ever since their introduction seven.years since, 
and have received the unqualified approval of all, we be¬ 
lieve, of the leading florists of the country, and will be ap¬ 
preciated by every lady in the land, who cultivates flowers. 
Put up in sets of four pieces, handsomely boxed. Price, 
per set, three-quarters polished, $1.25. Supplied by our 
agents, or will send them by mail, postage paid, on receipt 
of price. 
Sent, postage paid, on receipt of the price, $1.25. 
A VALUABLE INVENTION. THE IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE 
COMPOUND MICROSCOPE. 
Patented December 25th , 1877. 
Cut No 1—Represents the microscope 
one-half size, open —the dotted lines 
showing the lateral position ot focus. 
Cut No 2—Represents the microscope 
closed ready for placing in the pocket 
or for shipping. 
The best thing /or its various pur¬ 
poses ever presented to the A rnerican 
public. This novel microscope may 
l>c applied to manifold practical uses, 
for tne daily convenience of lawyers, 
bankers, brokers, mineralogists min¬ 
ers. botanists entomologists, students 
in natural history; cloth, silk or wool¬ 
en purchasers; gunsmiths, machinists, 
quartz provers gold and silver ore 
handlers, linen buyers carpet factors, 
bleacheries. watchmakers, physicians, 
fine tool makers and many other pro- 
fessional men or artizans. The Cotn- 
I- pound Microscope has no rival in the 
world. Its focus is adjustable, power reliable, price low. quality first class, form compact, action simple, utility 
unqcstioned, use practical, design unique, construction admirable. . . , . . 
Everybody engaged in banking, engraving, cloth, silk, linen or cotton purchasing, botanical study, machine 
making, manufacturing, the examining of insects, flowers, leaf formations; minerals, the ova of fishes, birds, fowls, 
and hundreds of other professional, industrial and scientific occupations, may find' a ready daily or hourly use for 
this wonderful little instrument. Price, nickel embossed. $3.00, by mail, prepaid. 
TROWELS, by mail, prepaid, common garden 35c, best steel, 50c each. . ... 
WHALE OIL SOAP, for destroying insects on plants In using, dissolve in water and sprinkle or syringe 
the plants, being careful not to use it too strong. Price per pound, vo cents ; per pound, by mail, prepaid, 35 cents. 
